PIN code: Product registration key: The serial number is on the product rating plate and on the product carton. • Use the serial number to register your product on www.gardena.com. 1.1.1 Support automatically. Collection of grass is not necessary. For support about the GARDENA product, speak to your GARDENA central service.
1.2 Product overview The numbers in the figure represent: Blade disc 10. Chassis box with electronics, battery and Body motors Hatch to display, keypad and cutting height 11. Main switch adjustment 12. Rear wheel Stop button 13. Charging strip Contact strips 14.
19. Stakes WARNING: Read the 20. Coupler for the loop wire user instructions before operating the product. 21. Screws for securing the charging station 22. Extra blades 23. Operator’s Manual and Quick Guide WARNING: Operate the 24. Measurement gauge for help when installing disabling device before the boundary wire (the measurement gauge working on or lifting the...
It is not permitted to dispose this The settings function is where the product as normal household waste. general settings for the products are Ensure that the product is recycled in set. accordance with local legal requirements. The product will not cut the grass due to the timer function.
1.6 Menu structure overview R38Li, R40Li, R45Li, R50Li Timer Reset Work Work Work timer hours 1 hours 2 days Security Change Security level PIN code loop signal Medium High Settings Time & date Language Country Backlight Remote Calibrate Reset user...
1.7 Menu structure overview R70Li, R80Li Timer Work Work Work Reset hours 1 hours 2 days timer Installation Guide width Remote start 1 Remote start 2 Test Drive past settings wire Narrow Medium Wide Test in Test out Remote Remote Proportion Distance start 1...
1.8 Display The display on the product shows information and settings of the product. To access the display, push the STOP button. 1.9 Keypad The keypad consists of 4 groups of buttons: Start • The START button is used to activate the product.
2 Safety 2.1 Safety definitions 2.2 General safety instructions Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point The following system is used in the Operator’s out specially important parts of the manual. Manual to make it easier to use: italics is a text that is shown •...
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2.2.1 IMPORTANT. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or property. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil- dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities (that could affect a safe handling of the product), or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or in- struction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible...
WARNING: The product Warning! Automatic lawnmower! Keep away from the machine! Supervise children! can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Warning! WARNING: Do not use Automatic lawnmower! Keep away from the machine! the product when Supervise children! persons, especially children, or animals, are in the work area.
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To do the timer run simultaneously. Refer to settings on page 22 . • GARDENA does not guarantee full compatibility between the product and other types of wireless systems such as remote controls, radio transmitters, hearing loops, underground electric animal fencing or Carry the product by the handle under the similar.
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2.3.5 In the event of a thunderstorm CAUTION: Do not lift the product when it is parked in the charging station. It can damage the charging station and/or the product. Press the STOP button and pull the product out of the To reduce the risk of damage to electrical charging station before lifting it.
• Put the charging station on a level surface. Note: Refer to www.gardena.com for more Max 3 cm / 1.2" information about installation. 3.2 Before the installation of the wires You can select to attach the wires with stakes or bury them.
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3.3.2 To examine where to put the power recommended to make an eyelet where the guide wire will be connected. Make the eyelet with supply approximately 20 cm / 8 in. of the boundary wire. • Put the power supply in an area with a roof and protection from the sun and rain.
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10 cm / 3.9" 100 cm / 40" 25 cm / 10" > 5 cm/>2" • Slopes steeper than 15% at the outer edge of the work area must be isolated with boundary wire. Put the boundary wire • Put the boundary wire 20 cm / 8 in. (C) from approximately 20 cm / 8 in.
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0 cm / 0" CAUTION: Do not put a section of • Put the boundary wire around the secondary boundary wire across the other. area (B) to make an island. Refer to The sections of boundary wire make an island on page 17 . must be parallel.
3.4 Installation of the product 3.3.5 Work area examples 3.4.1 To install the charging station WARNING: Obey national regulations about electrical safety. Read and understand the instructions about the charging station. Refer to To examine where to put the charging station on page 15 .
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Put the low-voltage cable in the ground with Cut the guide wire 1-2 cm / 0.4-0.8 in. above stakes or bury the cable. Refer to To put the each connector. wire into position with stakes on page 21 or Push the guide wire through the slot in the To bury the boundary wire or the guide wire charging station plate.
3.5 To put the wire into position with stakes • Put the boundary wire and the guide wire on the ground. • Put the stakes at a maximum of 75 cm / 30 in. distance from each other. • Attach the stakes to the ground with a hammer or a plastic mallet.
(R38Li, R40Li, R45Li, R50Li) on Model Approximate operation ca- page 26 . pacity, m / yd Note: The product always runs to the left of the R38Li 33 / 39 guide wire (as seen facing the charging station).
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OK . Push To set the Remote start function Do steps 1–3 in To get access to the menu 3.9.3 Installation (R70Li / R80Li) on page 22 . In the Installation menu it is possible to Use the multi-choice buttons to move adapt the settings of the product for through the menu structure to select best mowing result.
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OK . Push Function Medium High Push the STOP button when the product is Alarm at the distance you select to measure. The distance shows in the display. PIN request 3.9.3.4 Test settings Time lock Test settings menu, it is possible to test In the •...
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OK . country and then push product is parked or is charging. 3.9.5.5 To set the Backlight (R38Li, R40Li, R45Li, ECO mode to save energy and avoid Note: Use R50Li) interference with other equipment, for example To identify where the product is at night in the hearing loops or garage doors.
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To get access to the menu Do steps 1–3 in 3.9.5.7 To set the Calibrate guide function on page 22 . (R38Li, R40Li, R45Li, R50Li) Use the multi-choice buttons to move Calibrate guide function allows you to test if Settings > Reset...
4 Operation 4.1 Main switch Close the hatch. Note: If the product is parked in the charging WARNING: Read the safety instructions carefully before you start station, the product will only leave the charging station when the battery is fully charged and if the the product.
GARDENA R38Li Auto mode battery is charged, set the product to before placing it in the charging station. GARDENA R40Li GARDENA R45Li 4.4 To stop the product GARDENA R50Li Press the STOP button on top of the GARDENA R70Li product.
4.6.3 Example 2 Incorrect use may result in electric shock, overheating or leakage of This example is applicable to products with a corrosive liquid from the battery. specified work area of 500 m , but the principle is the same for the other models. In the event of leakage of electrolyte flush with water and seek medical help The timer settings can be divided into 2 work...
5 Maintenance 5.1 Introduction - maintenance GARDENA offers a special cleaning and maintenance kit as an accessory. Contact your For better operating reliability and longer service GARDENA central service. life: check and clean the product regularly and replace worn parts if necessary. All maintenance...
5.4 Firmware update blades. Only replacing the blades and reusing the screw can result in a screw If service is done by GARDENA customer service wearing during mowing. The blades then available firmware updates are downloaded can then be propelled from under the to the product by the service technician.
5.6 Winter service Turn the product upside down. Place the product on a soft and clean surface to avoid Take your product to your GARDENA central scratching the body and the display cover. service for service prior to winter storage.
More suggestions for steps to take in the event of malfunction or symptoms can be found on www.gardena.com. 6.2 Fault messages Below a number of fault messages are listed which may be shown in the display of the product. Contact GARDENA customer service if the same message appears often. Message Cause Action...
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Wrong PIN code Wrong PIN code has been entered. Enter the correct PIN code. Contact Five attempts are permitted, and the GARDENA customer service if you for- keypad is then blocked for five minutes. get the PIN code. No drive...
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Message Cause Action Upside down The product is leaning too much or has Turn the product the right way up. turned over. Needs manual The product is set to the Secondary Place the product in the charging sta- charging area operating mode. tion.
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Message Cause Action Temporary battery Temporary battery or firmware related Restart the product. problem issue in the product. Disconnect and reconnect the battery. Battery problem If the problem remains, the message requires action by authorized service technician. Charging current Wrong or faulty power supply unit. Restart the product.
6.3 Information messages Below a number of information messages are listed which may be shown in the display of the product. Contact GARDENA customer service if the same message appears often. Message Cause Action Low battery The product cannot find the charging Check that the charging station and the station.
For a fully functional installation, the indicator lamp in the charging station must emit a solid or flashing green light. If something else appears, follow the troubleshooting guide below. There is more help on www.gardena.com. If you still need help, please contact GARDENA customer service.
If your product does not work as expected, follow the symptoms guide below. There is a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on www.gardena.com which provides more detailed answers to a number of standard questions. Contact GARDENA customer service if you still cannot find the reason for the fault.
Symptoms Cause Action To re- Both the mowing The battery is spent. Replace the battery. Refer to place the battery on page 32 . and charging times are shorter than usual. The product is The product has an inbuilt standby peri- No action.
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A wire break can be located by gradually halving the distance of the loop where the break may have occurred until there is only a very short section of the wire left. The following method does not work if mode is activated. Make sure first that ECO mode is turned off.
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between a solid green light and a flashing blue light. Then follow instruction in step 5 below. If indicator lamp still flashes blue in step 3 above: Put L and GUIDE back in their original positions. Then switch R and GUIDE.
7 Transportation, storage and disposal 7.1 Transportation The supplied Li-ion batteries obey the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. • Obey all applicable national regulations. • Obey the special requirement on package and labels for commercial transportations, including by third parties and forwarding agents.
8 Technical data 8.1 Technical data: R38Li, R40Li, R45Li Dimensions R38Li R40Li R45Li Length, cm / in. 58 / 22.8 58 / 22.8 58 / 22.8 Width, cm / in. 46 / 18.1 46 / 18.1 46 / 18.1 Height, cm / in.
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Noise emissions measured in the environment as R38Li R40Li R45Li sound power Measured sound power noise level, dB (A) Guaranteed sound power noise level, dB (A) Sound pressure noise level at the operator’s ear, dB (A) The noise emission declarations conforms to EN 50636-2-107:2015...
8.2 Technical data: R50Li, R70Li, R80Li Dimensions R50Li R70Li R80Li Length, cm / in. 58 / 22.8 58 / 22.8 58 / 22.8 Width, cm / in. 46 / 18.1 46 / 18.1 46 / 18.1 Height, cm / in. 26 / 10.2 26 / 10.2 26 / 10.2...
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Noise emissions measured in the environment as R50Li R70Li R80Li sound power Measured sound power noise level, dB (A) Guaranteed sound power noise level, dB (A) Sound pressure noise level at the operator’s ear, dB (A) The noise emission declarations conforms to EN 50636-2-107:2015 Mowing R50Li R70Li...
The blades and wheels are seen as disposable and are not covered by the warranty. If an error occurs with your GARDENA product, please contact GARDENA customer service for further instructions. Please have the receipt and the products’s serial number at hand when contacting GARDENA customer service.
Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares that the robotic lawn mowers GARDENA R38Li, GARDENA R40Li, GARDENA R45Li, GARDENA R50Li, GARDENA R70Li, GARDENA R80Li with serial numbers dating 2018 week 44 and onwards (the year and week is clearly stated on the rating...
11 Applicable to US/CA market 11.1 Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Issuer: Husqvarna AB, Drottninggatan 2, S-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden www.husqvarnagroup.com. Responsible party: Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. 9335 Harris Corners Parkway Suite 500 Charlotte, NC 28269 United States U.S. Contact information: James McNew, Manager Product Compliance, Telephone: +1 704 597 5000.
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